Magic and storytelling at Literacy Center event

A Lehigh Valley magician who auditioned for “America's Got Talent” will perform for child as part of the Lehigh Valley Literacy Center’s “Storybook Theatre 2015: Reading is Magical!” Saturday.

David Caserta of Moore Township, who started performing magic at age 11, will create illusions as one of four performance and workshops that children will rotate through at the event at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Kasych Family Pavilion in Salisbury Township.

The event which encourages reading and using the imagination, will also include an interactive performance by storyteller Kitty Jones will present Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, offering a fun twist on a classic fairy tale that includes roles for both boys and girls.

In two workshops, The Da Vinci Science Center will have children perform science experiments and activities and The Baum School of Art will lead children in doing some crafts.

Children are encouraged to bring books to exchange in the Super Duper Book Swap.

The event is 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and registration begins at 8:15 a.m.